Miami, Floride

Actions a Host needs to take

1. Obtain a short-term rental license from the City of Miami

• Verify your listing is consistent with zoning requirements in Miami
• Visit Miami.gov to apply for a business license

2. Add your registration details to your listing(s) on Airbnb

Relevant information for Hosts

Miami 21 Zoning Code

The Miami 21 Zoning Code governs land use in the City of Miami. You should consult this Code to see if your listing is consistent with current zoning requirements or use definitions. Important terms include "bed and breakfast," "dwelling unit," "hotel," "inn," "lodging," "lodging unit," "multi-family housing," "single-family residence," and "residential use."

Building and Housing Standards

Miami enforces rules and regulations specifying minimum construction, design, and maintenance standards for buildings, including regulations on habitability, health, and safety. Certain rules and regulations applicable to residential and non-residential regulations may be relevant to your listing. Contact the Miami Building Department or the Code Compliance Department for more information.

Business License

Miami requires all owners or operators of businesses to apply for and receive a license. Please review the city's summary of the steps needed to start a business in Miami and contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for more information.

Taxes

Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida both assess tourist taxes on any rental of a living or sleeping accommodation for periods of 6 months or less. More information about the County and State tourist taxes is available on the County's government website and the State Information on Transient Rental Taxes.

Other resources to help you Host

• Safety & Airbnb
• Airbnb Resource Center to help you become your best Host
• City of Miami Building Department
• City of Miami Code Compliance Department
• South Florida Airbnb Host Facebook Group
• Miami area Airbnb Host Facebook Group